Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Prepare an 8×10 baking dish with non stick spray. Pour ingredients from mixing bowl into prepared baking dish.Bake for 35 – 45 minutes, or until golden brown.Test with a tooth pick. When inserted in the middle of the pie it should come out clean when pie is done.

Serves: 6

Notes from the Paula Deen Test Kitchen:We found if you beat the 5 eggs first it will be easier to mix. We also added 1 teaspoon of salt. The pie rises and browns beautifully.

Stir together egg and sugar in a large saucepan; gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 18 to 20 minutes or until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and if using, brandy and rum. Cover and chill 8 hours.